d region

d re·gion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee ree-juh n]
- /di ˈri dʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee ree-juh n]
- /di ˈri dʒən/

Definitions of d region words

noun d region the lowest atmospheric zone within the ionosphere, at an altitude of c. 55 to 90 km (c. 34 to 56 mi), containing the D layer 4
noun d region the lowest region of the ionosphere, extending from a height of about 60 kilometres to about 90 kilometres: contains a low concentration of free electrons and reflects low-frequency radio waves 3
noun d region the lowest region of the ionosphere, in which the D layer develops. 2

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Origin of d region

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for D region

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d region popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

d region usage trend in Literature

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